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Soccer-British governement rejects Everton's new stadium plan
LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Everton's planned move to a new stadium on the outskirts of the city of Liverpool has been rejected by the British government, the club said on Thursday. Full Article
IOC agrees to London 2012 venues switch
LONDON (Reuters) - The IOC has agreed to scrap plans for a new temporary venue near the London Olympic Park and will house badminton and rhythmic gymnastics in an existing venue because of the "exceptional circumstances" of the recession. Full Article
Olympics-IOC agrees to London 2012 venues switch
LONDON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The IOC has agreed to scrap plans for a new temporary venue near the London Olympic Park and will house badminton and rhythmic gymnastics in an existing venue because of the "exceptional circumstances" of the recession. Full Article
Rugby-All Blacks record eighth consecutive victory over England
LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand recorded their eighth successive win over England with a 19-6 victory at Twickenham on Saturday after scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan scampered over for the only try of the match in the 57th minute. Full Article
Henry says World Cup playoff would be fair
LONDON (Reuters) - France captain Thierry Henry has agreed a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution to the controversy surrounding the teams' World Cup playoff. Full Article
Bolt, Bekele vie for top male athlete award
LONDON (Reuters) - World and Olympic champions Usain Bolt and Kenenisa Bekele were among five contenders shortlisted for the male Athlete of the Year award on Monday. Full Article
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Chelsea beat Man Utd 1-0 to go five points clear
* Champions suffer third defeat of the season (Updates after Chelsea v Man Utd) Full Article
INTERVIEW-I had huge belief but kept it to myself, says Redgrave
LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Steve Redgrave was never a showman like Muhammad Ali but Britain' five-times Olympic rowing champion said he shared the same supreme self-confidence beneath his understated veneer. Full Article
Portugal complete part one of World Cup comeback
LONDON (Reuters) - Portugal completed stage one of their unlikely World Cup turnaround when a 4-0 home win over Malta on Wednesday secured them a place in the playoffs five months after they looked dead and buried. Full Article
Want to run a faster marathon? Start walking
LONDON (Reuters Life!) - The hardest thing about my running of this year's London marathon was not hitting the wall after 20 miles but having to endure the "encouragement" of fellow runners and supporters when I started walking after one. Full Article
